Districts Impacted
About the Project:
Updated 8/20/2022
MoDOT is replacing the bridge over Hickory Creek on Holt County Route B. The bridge is listed in poor condition and has reached the end of its lifespan. The bridge is located just south of County Road 225 and the Nodaway Valley Conservation Area is immediately to the east. The project is currently scheduled for the February 2023 contractor letting with construction expected to begin in spring 2023. During the bridge replacement, Route B will close to all traffic.
Potential impacts to the Nodaway Valley Conservation Area include:
- acquisition of 0.40 acres of right of way
- closure of the entrance to primitive camping area at Road 225 for up to 50 days.
Project Process
MoDOT's Planning and Design team is designing a project to replace the Hickory Creek Bridge on Holt County Route B, north of Route 120. MoDOT's Right of Way team is in the process of contacting property owners, including the Missouri Department of Conservation, about necessary right of way acquisition for the project.
MoDOT solicited public input regarding how the proposed bridge replacement will impact motorists, local property owners, access to the Nodaway Valley Conservation Area, and other road users and public comments were accepted August 10 - 26, 2022.
This project is currently scheduled to go out for contractor bids as part of MoDOT's Feb. 17, 2023 letting. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission could award the project at their March 2023 meeting.
The Notice to Proceed date for the project (the earliest date on which the contractor could begin work), if the project is awarded in March 2023, will be in April 2023.
When the contract is awarded, the contractor will work with MoDOT to determine the exact schedule of work.
At this time, the roadway is expected to close during construction. The exact date of the road closure and the planned reopening date will be established after the contract is awarded.
Public Input Opportunity
Designers and engineers from the Missouri Department of Transportation would like your input, comments and concerns on plans to replace the Hickory Creek Bridge, and how the proposed bridge replacement will impact motorists, local property owners, access to the Nodaway Valley Conservation Area, and other road users. Comments on the project may be submitted:
- using the form at the bottom of this page
- by mail addressed to:
- Holt County Route B Hickory Creek Bridge Comments, c/o MoDOT, 3602 N. Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO 64506
- by phone: 888 ASK MODOT (888-275-6636)
Public comments will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 19.
Hickory Creek Bridge Photos and Plans
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is MoDOT closing the road during construction?
A: MoDOT strives to be a good steward of taxpayer money. By closing the roadway, the contractor will be able to work more efficiently within a shorter construction period, saving taxpayer dollars and reducing the time period construction will affect motorists.
Q: What is the detour during the bridge closure?
A: At this time, a signed detour is not planned. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route.
Q: Will MoDOT have to purchase any right of way?
A: Yes. MoDOT's Right of Way staff will begin contacting property owners in the near future for any necessary right of way needed for the project.
Q: How can I share my opinions about the project or ask further questions?
A: Comments will be accepted through Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, using the comment form below or directed to Rick Orr, MoDOT's project manager overseeing the project at:
- Richard.Orr@modot.mo.gov or by phone 816-387-2483.
Q: How can I stay updated on the project's progress?
A: Sign up for project-specific updates using the form below.
Q: How can I stay updated on the project's progress?
A: Sign up for project-specific updates using the form below.
Project News
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Public comment period about to end for Holt County bridge replacement project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public input regarding a bridge replacement project on Holt County Route B at the bridge over Hickory Creek. The project, currently in the design stage, would replace the 83-year...
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Public input needed for Holt County bridge replacement project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public input regarding a bridge replacement project on Holt County Route B at the bridge over Hickory Creek. The project, currently in the design stage, would replace the 83-year...
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Public input needed for Holt County bridge replacement project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public input regarding a bridge replacement project on Holt County Route B at the bridge over Hickory Creek. The project, currently in the design stage, would replace the 83-year...